Environmental Graphics Designer - Campus Services

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Graphics Designer coordinates and creates a variety of graphic design work, participating in the process to determine visual design needs and executing projects from concept to final production for print, web, or digital applications. Projects may include events, presentations, promotional products, signage, three-dimensional installations, publications, and advertising. This role is vital in developing and maintaining a cohesive visual identity aligned with Emory's mission, vision, values, and strategic framework. The designer collaborates with creative leadership, copywriters, other designers, photographers, videographers, strategists, freelance artists, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet creative briefs and align with Emory's business and brand goals. The position involves contributing to the design and execution of high-quality artwork in partnership with project managers and experts across various disciplines, as well as participating in team brainstorms and presentations. The role operates in a collaborative and creative environment, fostering continuous improvement. Responsibilities also include providing clear communication and rationale for creative vision, following workflow processes, leveraging project management systems, keeping stakeholders informed, and potentially leading production for print projects including vendor selection, spec sheets, estimations, proofing, and press checks. The designer manages vendor relationships for quality, accuracy, and brand consistency, stays updated on industry trends, and builds relationships with colleagues to recommend creative solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
Two years of experience utilizing appropriate software.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience at an advertising agency, corporate in-house organization, major media organization, or higher education in-house creative team is preferred.
A strong and diverse portfolio highlighting exceptional skills and proficiency in visual design, branding, print design, digital design, typography, color theory, and user-centered design principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and creates a variety of graphic design work.
Participates in the process to determine visual design needs.
Executes jobs from concept to design, and follows through to the final production of the project for print, web, or digital applications.
Plays a vital role in developing and maintaining a cohesive visual identity that aligns with Emory's mission, vision, values, and strategic framework.
Designs projects from conceptualization to execution.
Collaborates closely with creative leadership, copywriters, other designers, photographers, videographers, strategists, freelance artists, and other stakeholders.
Ensures deliverables meet creative briefs and aligns with Emory's business and brand goals.
Contributes to the design and execution of high-quality artwork in partnership with project managers, and experts across various disciplines.
Contributes to the creative process, including team brainstorms, and presentations.
Works in a collaborative and creative environment, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, inspiration, and continuous improvement.
Provides clear communication and articulates rationale regarding creative vision, strategy, and justifications.
Follows workflow processes and leverages the project management system to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
Keeps interested parties informed about projects on a regular basis.
May lead production for print projects, including vendor selection, spec sheets, estimations, proofing, and press checks when necessary.
Manages vendor relationships for quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
Stays up to date on industry trends, including the latest skills, techniques, and best practices in the field of visual design, higher education, and marketing.
Builds relationships with colleagues to collaborate on projects and jointly recommends creative solutions.
Performs related responsibilities as required.